Cracker Barrel has ended its relationship with the consultancy that oversaw its brand refresh initiatives. Bruegger’s Bagels locations in Cincinnati are being rebranded. And Taco Bell is launching its biggest Taco Tuesday promotion.

Restaurant hiring is slowing. A chain that just filed for bankruptcy is blaming discounting by its competitors for some of its woes. And 93-year-old Krystal is finally introducing a loyalty program.

The Starbucks union has won negotiations for baristas affected by last week’s closures. Big Chicken is working out some post-acquisition challenges. And Habit Burger is extending its meal deal.

DoorDash wants to do more for restaurants than just deliver. There’s a new chicken tender player in town. And Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs retires this week.

Bots played a big role in the Cracker Barrel logo backlash. A Chinese restaurant tech giant is looking to make inroads in the U.S. And Burger King is really leaning into Halloween.

We tried some of McDonald’s new CosMc’s-inspired beverages. Five restaurants are among the most magnetic brands in America. And Starbucks’ traffic remains a challenge.

Starbucks is planning dozens of store closures and hundreds of layoffs as it looks to reverse sliding sales. A brewery chain has suddenly closed all of its locations. And Popeyes is accusing a former franchisee of trademark violations.

It remains to be seen if Portillo’s will continue to expand outside Chicago. Dine Brands uses one simple criterion to prioritize tech investments. And Panera is welcoming fall with two Gilmore Girls stars.

Portillo’s has ousted its CEO. Subway franchisees are fighting back against store remodels. And Bojangles’ largest franchisee has been acquired by private equity.

Yum Brands has acquired 13 PDQ restaurant leases in a quest for expansion. Starbucks is bringing back apple crisp after all. And Chick-fil-A has opened a delivery-only kitchen in Boston.